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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.98, 194.46 and 105.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.98, 194.46 and 105.97 is: 146.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.98 : 194.46 = 105.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.98/194.46 = 105.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.98x = 194.46 × 105.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.98x = 20,606.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,606.93/140.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.17

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